Food Drive for Four Legged Friends is Underway


William Gonyou, Long Island Cares Community Event and Food DriveManager, (left) and Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta. | File Photo

It is most definitely a challenging time for some Suffolk County families to put gas in the car, pay utilities, and put food on the table.

That need does extend to the beloved pets of some of those families, which is why Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta is continuing his annual pet food drive. This year the 13th annual challenge hosted by Legislator Trotta benefits Baxter’s Pet Pantry, a program of Long Island Cares.

The kindness and generosity of those donating to the drive allows many families to keep their pets, instead of sending them to shelters when they can no longer afford to feed them.

“I would be most appreciative if pet lovers in my district would help out,” said Trotta.

The greatest need is for food and supplies for both dogs and cats. Donations of five and ten pound bags of food are encouraged.

They would also welcome donations of canned and dry cat/dog food, cat/dog treats, birdseed, and food for fish, rabbits, and ferrets, as well as kitty litter and small new toys.

Be sure that all pet food is unopened, and in its original packaging.

You have about three months to donate to the pet food drive if you so choose. It goes until May 1st, 2024. You can drop it off at the district office of Legislator Trotta located at 59 Landing Avenue, Suite 1 (first office), Smithtown, NY.

The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. If you have any questions you can call 631.854.3900.

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